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Gov. Desantis Warns Of Potential Storm Surge In Tampa Bay

Governor DeSantis highlights the threat of storm surge in Tampa Bay from Hurricane Milton, urging residents to prepare and prioritize safety.

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Hurricane Milton Threatens Record Storm Surge In Tampa Bay

Residents of Florida's Gulf Coast face record-breaking storm surge as Hurricane Milton approaches, emphasizing the importance of preparedness for natural d...

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Hurricane Milton grows stronger as it barrels toward Florida

Another potentially devastating storm barrelled toward the Florida coast on Sunday. Forecast models predicted the storm to hit the Tampa Bay area by midweek. Other southeastern American states affected by Hurricane Helene are expected to be spared by the new storm.

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Helene’s powerful storm surge killed 12 near Tampa. They didn't have to die

Hurricane Helene’s storm surge struck Florida fast and hard when it slammed into Gulf Coast communities near St. Petersburg

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Hundreds Of Water Rescues Reported In Coastal Areas Of Tampa Bay

The storm surge from Hurricane Helene was the highest on record and made many roads impassable.

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Florida Gov. Desantis Urges Residents To Stay Indoors During Helene

Governor DeSantis issues warning to Florida residents as Hurricane Helene brings storm surge and flooding. Stay indoors and avoid travel for safety.

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Tampa Bay Region Sees Lowest Inflation Rate In Country

Tampa Bay region records lowest inflation rate in the US at 1.8%, driven by reduced housing costs. Honolulu reports highest rate at 5.2%. Housing expenses ...

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Environmental groups, Florida regulators settle lawsuit over massive 2021 leak of polluted waters

Environmental groups and Florida regulators have settled a lawsuit over the 2021 leak of millions of gallons of polluted water from a phosphate plant reservoir into Tampa Bay, which triggered major fish kills and the temporary evacuation of dozens of nearby residents

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Tampa Bay's Unique Road Hazards

Tampa Bay, known for its picturesque vistas and flourishing urban centers, has its fair share of unique road hazards that both residents and visitors should be aware of.

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Endangered Bornean Orangutan Baby Born At Busch Gardens Tampa

A baby Bornean orangutan born at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, a crucial step in orangutan conservation efforts. Learn more about this endangered species and th...

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Tampa Bay area gets serious flooding but again dodges a direct hit from a major hurricane.

Last year it was Hurricane Ian that drew a bead on Tampa Bay before abruptly shifting east to strike southwest Florida more than 130 miles (210 kilometers) away

The Independent UK

Cameron Jordan says brutal Cleveland snow game led to monthslong Spain vacation

Cameron Jordan says a Cleveland snow game led to his vacation to Spain, where he's biked, wined, dined, and had a run-in with a 'Tampa Bay bozo' at a Michelin-starred restaurant

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Tampa Bay’s redfish are contaminated with pharmaceuticals, study shows

Over a four-day period last summer, Dustin Pack set out into Tampa Bay in search of one of the most coveted fish species in Florida.

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What’s red tide doing to Florida’s marine life? ‘We really need to get our act together.’

New surveys of seagrass on Florida’s Gulf Coast shows the vital marine plant is continuing to lose ground at a rapid pace in Tampa and Sarasota Bay.

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John Romano: Suddenly, Tampa has plenty of Rays stadiums it can’t afford

TAMPA, Fla. — Somewhere, in archives of the future, there is a drawer filled with Tampa Bay’s ballpark renderings. The original waterfront park that was not to be in St. Pete. The current pavilion concept at the Tropicana Field site. The first foray into Ybor City. Then the second. And,…

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Poisons killed beloved owls in Tampa Bay. Can their defenders save others?

SAFETY HARBOR, Fla. — Mark Schocken took thousands of pictures of the great horned owls in Philippe Park, but he didn’t often capture them eating.

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Editorial: What is Florida’s plan for the next hurricane season?

Hurricane season officially ends this week. Thank goodness. Tampa Bay got lucky again — barely — but Hurricane Ian and then Nicole landed one-two punches on Florida and exposed different vulnerabilities.

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Ants, rats and roaches, oh my! Hurricane Ian’s debris stirs up pests increase in Florida

TAMPA, Fla. -- For Richard Frank, it’s normally the insects that are buzzing. But in the weeks after Hurricane Ian’s landfall, the incessant buzzing now comes from his phone.

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NOAA: Tampa Bay dropped 5 feet in storm reverse surge

Weather officials say the waters of Tampa Bay dropped 5 feet (1.5 meters) in a phenomenon known as reverse storm surge as Hurricane Ian passed to the south

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Water returns to Tampa Bay after Ian-driven ‘reverse storm surge’

TAMPA, Fla. — It was an unusual scene, sure to enrage public safety officials who had warned people of the danger. But the Instagrammers just couldn’t resist.

The Independent UK

Experts: Negative storm surge in Tampa Bay as Ian approached

Water drained from Tampa Bay as Hurricane Ian approached Florida’s Gulf Coast

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Tampa Bay water recedes ahead of Hurricane Ian. It’ll likely rush back

TAMPA, Fla. — A rare phenomenon caused by Hurricane Ian sucked water away from the shore of Tampa Bay Wednesday morning, another symptom of the impending storm.

Miami Herald

Hurricane Ian forecast to strike west Florida earlier and harder as track moves south

MIAMI — Hurricane Ian’s projected path shifted to the south Tuesday and farther away from Tampa Bay, a heavily populated region highly vulnerable to storm surge flooding, but the storm was still shaping up as a potential wide-ranging disaster for Florida.

Miami Herald

Hurricane Ian forecast to strike west Florida earlier and harder as track moves south

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Hurricane Ian now a fierce Category 3 as track shifts south and early rains sweep Florida

MIAMI — Hurricane Ian’s projected path shifted slightly Tuesday, on a track that would push the powerful storm to an earlier potential landfall south of the Tampa Bay area — a small but significant change for a Gulf Coast vulnerable to storm surge.

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